Global Head of Internal Audit & SOX Compliance

Tekion; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Top-tier medical, dental and vision

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Snacks and beverages

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative startup environment

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Tekion is seeking an accomplished leader to oversee its global internal audit function, ensuring strong controls, governance, risk management, and compliance across regions. The role partners with executive leadership to drive accountability and operational integrity through risk-based audit programs and strategic advisory services.

The candidate will own the SOX program, lead investigations into fraud, and collaborate with the CFO, GC, and CIO to enhance control environments.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in internal audit, enterprise risk management, or public accounting
• 6+ years in senior leadership roles
• Expert knowledge of SOX, COSO, IIA standards and governance frameworks
• Experience presenting to audit committees, boards, and execs
• Proven success building global audit teams in high-growth/public companies
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and executive communication skills

Responsibilities

• Led enterprise-wide internal audit strategy aligned with business risks and priorities
• Oversee global audits: financial, operational, IT, and compliance
• Own SOX compliance program across functions/geographies
• Liaise with Audit Committee; provide risk insights and governance recommendations
• Lead investigations into fraud and misconduct; ensure regulatory compliance
• Partner with CFO/GC/CIO to assess control environments and drive improvements
• Build and mentor a high-performance audit team; foster ethics-driven culture
• Drive automation, data analytics, and audit technology strategy

Skills

Executive leadership

Internal audit

Risk management

SOX compliance

Data analytics

Communication to Audit Committee

Team building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

CPA/CIA/CISA preferred

Job description

Tekion is seeking an accomplished leader to oversee its global internal audit function, ensuring strong controls, governance, risk management, and compliance across regions. The role partners with executive leadership to drive accountability and operational integrity through risk-based audit programs and strategic advisory services.

The candidate will own the SOX program, lead investigations into fraud, and collaborate with the CFO, GC, and CIO to enhance control environments.